Yes. It indeed has been a while since I have updated this thingamajigger. But for good reason, you see. I have been swamped with finishing student teaching, cramming for a praxis exam (which I take in 2 weeks by the way! ahh!), writing a research paper, AND attempting to apply for teaching positions. But wait- the madness doesn't stop there.
You may be asking yourself, "But how could it get any crazier, my dear friend Katie?"
And I will tell you, on Friday I woke up so early- I'm talking crazy folk may go to bed at the hour in which I awoke from my sleep yesterday. And why did I do this? So that I could drive to Greensboro to attend the North Carolina's Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference!!
YIPEE! It was splendid! I learned so much about teaching and math, I was like a little kid in a candy store. AND... I also got to share MY experiences of student teaching with other soon to be math educators. It was an honor. And I received many encouraging words/words of wisdom about the life calling of education.
It is just that- a life calling. So yesterday was a treat for me, because I once again was reminded of the joy that goes along with the journey of teaching! It is my passion. It is in my gut. And I LOVE what I am doing!!
Yes- you may think I am a nerdball for attending a math conference. But who cares? It's me! :)
(Oh and then I got to the awesome day in prayer and worship with some of my favorite people ever. Yes, I'm spoiled.)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
"We are not saved by making promises to God; we are saved by believing God's promises to us."
So today I am believing.
I am believing God will provide a job for me come December/January.
I am believing God will continue to foster fellowship and community in my life.
I am believing God will raise up an Army of dreamers in Asheville.
I am believing the desires of my heart will be given to me.
These things I am believing because He has promised them to me.
So today I am believing.
I am believing God will provide a job for me come December/January.
I am believing God will continue to foster fellowship and community in my life.
I am believing God will raise up an Army of dreamers in Asheville.
I am believing the desires of my heart will be given to me.
These things I am believing because He has promised them to me.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Quinn Rea
Today
on this day
more than any other day
I wish I were home. Home in Ohio. A two hour drive from my sister, my brother-in-law, and my 11 hour old niece!
Isn't she gorgeous? Gah. I am so proud of my sister! I cannot wait to meet this beuatiful child who is an incredible gift from God. Healthy sister, healthy baby girl, and I cannot be more pleased.
Thank you God for your goodness every day!
Friday, October 2, 2009
All's well that ends well.
So today was a crazy day!
I woke up at the ugly sound of my alarm at 5:45am. And when my feet hit the floor I literally wanted to cry because I didn't think I was going to make it one more day in the middle school. But I made my coffee- took a shower- and attempted to put a smile on my face.
Then next thing I know, it's 1:20pm and I am saying goodbye to my last class of students. Whew... how did I do it? (really- I have no idea) It was just one of those weeks. And as soon as the last child was out of my sight, I wanted to CRY. But I didn't because I was in front of my superiors. (I have to keep it together in front of them, right? errr something).
Well anyways, I can't really explain why teaching was so difficult this week- but it was. I guess the authority thing is harder for me than I thought it was going to be. And I am ON these kids' side! I am NOT against them- but they think I am. Or maybe they are just testing me to see if I will turn against them. I don't know... but anyways. Tough week.
But worry not- after school I ventured to go get my hair cut. This is always a wonderful time 1)because I have the coolest hair stylist, who is a dear friend to me. And what a divine appointment it was to meet her! and 2) she always gives me rockin' hair do's. Thus I go home feeling like a cool-hip chick. (Always a good thing!)
For those of you curious- I chose NOT to chop my hurrrr. I was too scared- So I just cut bangs. That's hip right? Haha.
Afterwards, I grabbed myself a pumpkin spice latte (the drink of choice for the entire month of October- and even into November. Woot) and a little bowl of chili. I then put on the most comfortable clothes I own and snuggled into my couch for a little R&R with my t.v.
Needless to say, "All's well that ends well"
I woke up at the ugly sound of my alarm at 5:45am. And when my feet hit the floor I literally wanted to cry because I didn't think I was going to make it one more day in the middle school. But I made my coffee- took a shower- and attempted to put a smile on my face.
Then next thing I know, it's 1:20pm and I am saying goodbye to my last class of students. Whew... how did I do it? (really- I have no idea) It was just one of those weeks. And as soon as the last child was out of my sight, I wanted to CRY. But I didn't because I was in front of my superiors. (I have to keep it together in front of them, right? errr something).
Well anyways, I can't really explain why teaching was so difficult this week- but it was. I guess the authority thing is harder for me than I thought it was going to be. And I am ON these kids' side! I am NOT against them- but they think I am. Or maybe they are just testing me to see if I will turn against them. I don't know... but anyways. Tough week.
But worry not- after school I ventured to go get my hair cut. This is always a wonderful time 1)because I have the coolest hair stylist, who is a dear friend to me. And what a divine appointment it was to meet her! and 2) she always gives me rockin' hair do's. Thus I go home feeling like a cool-hip chick. (Always a good thing!)
For those of you curious- I chose NOT to chop my hurrrr. I was too scared- So I just cut bangs. That's hip right? Haha.
Afterwards, I grabbed myself a pumpkin spice latte (the drink of choice for the entire month of October- and even into November. Woot) and a little bowl of chili. I then put on the most comfortable clothes I own and snuggled into my couch for a little R&R with my t.v.
Needless to say, "All's well that ends well"
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